King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

URN: 138937 • Birmingham B20 2HL

Overview

Name
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
URN
138937
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kiran Takhar (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01215548122
Website
Visit
Address
Church Lane, Birmingham B20 2HL

Summary

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy is a secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving a diverse student population of 1,065 girls. As part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to inclusivity and equity, striving to eliminate barriers to education for all students. The academy promotes a strong sense of community through its house system, encouraging teamwork and participation in various competitions throughout the academic year.

The school is recognised for its commitment to high academic standards and has achieved the High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class Schools Quality Mark, reflecting its belief that all students can excel. The curriculum is designed to foster scholarship, character, and community, with a focus on developing advanced cognitive skills and values. Additionally, the academy is an International Research School, promoting a culture of research-informed practice among staff to enhance educational outcomes.

With over 51% of students eligible for free school meals, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy plays a vital role in serving its local community, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Capacity
1021
Pupils
1065
Boys
0
Girls
1065
FSM %
51.20
Open date
2012-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1065 0 1065 1021 51.20
2024-09-11 1058 0 1058 1021 42.40
2023-09-11 1003 0 1003 1021 36.00
2022-09-11 1003 0 1003 1007 36.00
2021-09-11 971 0 971 1007 36.50
2020-09-11 957 0 957 1007 29.90

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